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(Not So) Fun Fact: 1973 Oil Crisis

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Fun facts about gasoline

For supporting Israel, Saudi Arabia and many Islamic nations with oil stopped selling gasoline to the countries that sided with Israel. Gas prices in America went up 300% and there were shortages.

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  1. mlouisebarbourfundyblue says:
    October 6, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    I remember this well, because I had just moved to California. It was a very trying time, especially since my first husband was paralyzed and depended on his vehicle.

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  2. Debra She Who Seeks says:
    October 6, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    Jesus Christ, you’re making me feel OLD, Adam. I remember this too.

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